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Cheapest round-trip
$1,075
Typical prices: $898-$1,113
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Fri 11/6Mon 2/15
DEL - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$1,121
Typical prices: $887-$1,137
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Thu 10/15Mon 2/15
DEL - SFO • Non-stop
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Cheapest • Avg $894 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 19h 25m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from New Delhi to San Francisco (DEL-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from New Delhi to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from New Delhi to San Francisco

Fri, Nov 6 - Mon, Feb 15
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3:20 am - 11:45 amDEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-SFO San Francisco
21h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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6:05 am - 1:10 amSFO  San Francisco-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
29h 35m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Amsterdam Schiphol
$1,075Delta
Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Feb 14
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3:20 am - 11:45 amDEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-SFO San Francisco
21h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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6:00 am - 1:10 amSFO  San Francisco-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
29h 40m2 stops Salt Lake City Amsterdam Schiphol
$1,075Delta
Mon, Oct 12 - Tue, Apr 13
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10:50 pm - 12:30 amDEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-SFO San Francisco
38h 10m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
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8:13 am - 12:55 amSFO  San Francisco-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
28h 12m2 stops Vancouver Intl Frankfurt am Main
$1,075Air Canada
Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Apr 12
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10:50 pm - 12:30 amDEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-SFO San Francisco
38h 10m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
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8:13 am - 12:55 amSFO  San Francisco-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
28h 12m2 stops Vancouver Intl Frankfurt am Main
$1,075Air Canada
Mon, Sep 21 - Thu, Oct 8
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4:10 pm - 1:35 pmDEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-SFO San Francisco
33h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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3:55 pm - 8:55 amSFO  San Francisco-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
28h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,078Qatar Airways
Mon, Oct 12 - Tue, Nov 10
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9:30 pm - 1:35 pmDEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-SFO San Francisco
28h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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3:00 pm - 8:25 amSFO  San Francisco-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
27h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,078Qatar Airways
Tue, Jan 12 - Wed, Feb 17
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3:45 am - 8:49 pmDEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-SFO San Francisco
30h 34m2 stops Rome Fiumicino Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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8:10 am - 12:05 amSFO  San Francisco-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
26h 25m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss
$1,080Lufthansa
Tue, Jan 12 - Wed, Feb 17
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3:45 am - 8:49 pmDEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-SFO San Francisco
30h 34m2 stops Rome Fiumicino Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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1:30 pm - 12:05 amSFO  San Francisco-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
21h 05m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
$1,080Lufthansa
Fri, Nov 20 - Sat, Dec 12
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7:30 am - 11:57 pmDEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-SFO San Francisco
29h 57m2 stops London Heathrow Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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8:35 pm - 8:45 amSFO  San Francisco-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
22h 40m1 stop London Heathrow
$1,080British Airways
Sun, Nov 8 - Sat, Dec 5
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3:20 am - 5:24 pmDEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-SFO San Francisco
27h 34m2 stops London Heathrow Los Angeles
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8:35 pm - 8:45 amSFO  San Francisco-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
22h 40m1 stop London Heathrow
$1,083British Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for New Delhi to San Francisco flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New Delhi to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from New Delhi to San Francisco?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from New Delhi to San Francisco departing in October.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to San Francisco from New Delhi usually cost between $1,106 and $1,494 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,075 on Air Canada (Oct 12-Apr 12).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New Delhi to San Francisco?

The average price of all round-trip flights from New Delhi to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from New Delhi to San Francisco, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Thursdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to New Delhi, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Delhi to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New Delhi to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from New Delhi to San Francisco is November, where tickets cost $978 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,271 and $1,227 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from New Delhi to San Francisco?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $1,060, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New Delhi to San Francisco?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from New Delhi to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from New Delhi to San Francisco, you should book around 9 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from New Delhi to San Francisco

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on DEL

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Blane Bachelor

Expert on SFO

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$673
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 12% increase in price.
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When to book flights from New Delhi to San Francisco

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FAQs for booking flights from New Delhi to San Francisco

  • Where can I have a shower at San Francisco airport?

    Passengers who wish to freshen up after a long flight from New Delhi to San Francisco can head to Freshen’ Up, located in the public area of the international terminal. It is open 24 hours a day and you can have a 30-minute shower for a fee, which also includes a towel, soap and shampoo.

  • Are there any onsite airport hotels at San Francisco airport?

    If you would like to stay near the airport on arrival, there are 5 different hotels located within 5 minutes of the terminals, and all offer free airport shuttle transfer for their customers. If you have a connecting flight from San Francisco and prefer staying inside the airport, then head to Freshen Up in the international terminal, they have 3 nap rooms available that passengers can rent by the hour at any time of the day.

  • How do I get from San Francisco airport to the city centre using public transport?

    The airport is connected to the BART rail system, which passengers can catch from the airport station located at the international terminal. The BART goes from the airport to San Francisco and other areas in the bay. Bus services are also available 24 hours a day with SamTrans Public Bus Service, which you can catch from the bus stops outside Terminal 2 and 3 and the international terminal.

  • How can I get disability assistance before and after my flight?

    If you have a disability and need help with checking in, boarding and disembarking your flight on arrival, please get in touch with your airline and a member of staff will be able to assist you with all procedures from the moment you arrive at the airport. In addition, San Francisco airport is well equipped with ramps, lifts and accessible lavatories all throughout the airport for passengers with wheelchairs.

  • What family services are offered at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)?

    DEL features Child Care Lounges which include breastfeeding rooms and baby care rooms at all the terminals. Also, you can find showers beside WH Smith in Terminal 3. Also, there are showers at Terminals 1 and 3. You can also keep your kids playful at the designated play area located in T3.

  • Which airports can I fly in for San Francisco?

    San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is the primary airport serving the city of San Francisco. aLSO, serving as a major alternative to SFO is Oakland International Airport (OAK), located approximately 20 miles from San Francisco. Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is also another opinion, though far away from San Francisco. These airports are better connected to the transportation network in the Bay Area and therefore worthy consideration.

  • Does Oakland International Airport (OAK) offer accessible services?

    If you choose to fly into OAK for San Francisco, you will be glad that there are accessible facilities throughout the airport. The elevators are situated in a central location in each terminal, making them easy to use. There are also telephones throughout the airport for Deaf and Hearing Impaired travelers. If you need wheelchair services at OAK, make the request via your airline when booking.

  • Which nearby cities can I get to from Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    SFO offers convenient access to several nearby cities including San Francisco which is easily accessible by public transportation. You can also easily drive to Oakland, San Jose, Palo Alto, Santa Cruz and Berkeley quite easily.

  • Are there car rentals at Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    Yes, there is an onsite car rental center at SFO, which is easily accessible via the AirTrain Blue Line. This automated people mover operates throughout the day from the terminals and garages, all the way to the car rental center. Get international brands for car rental companies like Hertz, National, Budget, Alamo, etc.

  • Are there pet amenities at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)?

    Yes, if traveling with a furry companion, you can find a pet information desk in Terminal 3, Gate 6  You will have access to assistance regarding pet clearance with your airline, having it checked in as excess baggage, and keeping the pet in appropriate kennel size.

  • What is the cheapest flight from New Delhi to San Francisco?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from New Delhi to San Francisco was $673 for a one-way ticket and $1,075 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between New Delhi and San Francisco?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New Delhi to San Francisco?

    New Delhi airport is called New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl and the only airport in San Francisco is San Francisco.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New Delhi to San Francisco?

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New Delhi to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New Delhi to San Francisco?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between New Delhi and San Francisco, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to San Francisco from New Delhi?

    Tokyo is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from New Delhi to San Francisco.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New Delhi to San Francisco, Japan Airlines or Emirates?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New Delhi to San Francisco are Japan Airlines and Emirates. With an average price for the route of $1,196 and an overall rating of 8.3, Japan Airlines is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,052 and an overall rating of 8.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New Delhi to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New Delhi to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New Delhi to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from New Delhi is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New Delhi to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to New Delhi with another airline. Booking your flights between New Delhi and SFO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New Delhi to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from New Delhi up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from New Delhi to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $592 or less one-way and $1,217 or less round-trip.
  • Air India is the only airline offering direct flights from New Delhi to San Francisco, while most of the other airlines offer flights with one stop over. If you are looking for comfortable leg room, Air India and Korean Air offer more than average space with 84cm, but if you are looking for entertainment, Emirates Airlines, Lufthansa and Swiss Air all have Wi-Fi available on board.
  • If you would like to have a massage before your flight, head to O2 Spa at Terminal 3 of New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl airport for a Thai-Indian style spa treatment. XpresSpa at San Francisco airport can offer you a range of massages, face and nail treatments on arrival after a long flight. They have multiple locations throughout the airport.
  • Should you find yourself in need of help on arrival, whether it’s because you’re feeling stranded or because there's an emergency such as having money stolen, look for Travelers’ Aid volunteers who are located across all terminals of San Francisco airport and are there to assist distressed passengers.
  • If you are travelling with kids, there are child care lounges available at New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl airport in Terminal T1D, T2 and T3, all equipped with changing tables and cots, as well as some toys. Once you arrive at San Francisco airport, if you need to care for your baby, you can head to one of the nursing rooms located throughout all terminals, before and after passport control.
  • Passengers who wish to stretch out after a long flight from New Delhi to San Francisco can head to one of the yoga rooms. There are 2 of them in the San Francisco airport, located in Terminal 2 in boarding area D, and in Terminal 3 in boarding area E. They are open 24 hours a day and are equipped with mats.
  • Long-haul flights can be tiring, but a New Delhi to San Francisco flight with a stopover can help up the journey. Several airlines offer flights with stops, which include Emirates, American Airlines and British Airways. Popular layovers include New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK), Los Angeles (LAX), Dubai Intl (DXB), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK).
  • Your flight from New Delhi to San Francisco needs to help reduce the carbon footprint associated with the route (15815 lb CO₂ emission per person). Consider booking airlines that help alleviate this environmental challenge, such as Japan Airlines, ANA and Lufthansa.
  • If you have a few hours to wait for your flight at New Delhi Airport, you can sleep at the sleeping Pods located at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). The comfortable sleeping pods are found on level 6 of the MLCP Building in Terminal 3.

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Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to San Francisco.
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New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to San Francisco

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Tuesday

Air India

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Wednesday

Air India

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Thursday

Air India

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Friday

Air India

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Saturday

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Flights from the other most popular airlines that fly from New Delhi to San Francisco according to KAYAK users. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability are not guaranteed.